UNE-EN 1015-17-2001 PDF

Full title and description

STB UNE-EN 1015-17:2001 — Methods of test for mortar for masonry — Part 17: Determination of water-soluble chloride content of fresh mortars. This is the national adoption (UNE) of the European standard EN 1015-17 (original EN edition 2000) and is concerned with the laboratory procedure to quantify the fraction of chlorides soluble in water in fresh masonry mortars.

Abstract

This standard specifies a reproducible test method for extracting and determining the water‑soluble chloride content in fresh mortars. The procedure covers sampling and sample preparation, required reagents and apparatus, extraction and titration steps (or equivalent instrumental determination), calculations and expression of results as a mass fraction (typically % by mass). The standard is intended to support quality control, product specification and assessment of corrosion risk associated with chloride-bearing mortars.

General information

• Status: National adoption of EN 1015-17; published/active as UNE-EN 1015-17:2001 (with a later amendment A1:2005 noted).
• Publication date: 28 February 2001 (UNE national publication adopting EN 1015-17:2000).
• Publisher: Asociación Española de Normalización y Certificación (AENOR) as UNE national publisher; original European parent publisher: CEN (Comité Européen de Normalisation).
• ICS / categories: 91.100.10 (Mortars for masonry / Building materials testing).
• Edition / version: UNE-EN 1015-17:2001 (identical to EN 1015-17:2000), modified by UNE-EN 1015-17:2001/A1:2005 (amendment).
• Number of pages: 13 (typical published national PDF/print edition).

Scope

The standard applies to fresh (unhardened) mortars intended for masonry and defines a laboratory method to determine the amount of chlorides that are soluble in water. It covers representative sampling of fresh mortar batches, sample extraction, analytical determination (usually by titration or equivalent), calculation of chloride concentration, and reporting. The method is used where chloride content is relevant for product conformity, durability assessment and avoidance of reinforcement or embedded metal corrosion.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of scope and terms related to water‑soluble chlorides in fresh mortars.
• Requirements for representative sampling and sample handling of fresh mortar.
• Specified reagents, apparatus and conditions for chloride extraction and analysis.
• Analytical procedure (titrimetric or validated instrumental alternative), end‑point detection and blank corrections.
• Calculation method to express results as mass fraction (e.g., % chloride by mass of mortar on wet or dry basis as required).
• Expression of uncertainty, repeatability and reporting conventions for test results.

Typical use and users

Laboratories performing quality control and conformity testing of pre‑mixed or site‑produced masonry mortars; mortar and cement manufacturers; construction materials test houses; specification writers, architects and engineers concerned with durability and corrosion risk; regulatory or certification bodies checking compliance with product standards or project specifications.

Related standards

EN 1015 series (other parts covering sampling, consistence, bulk density, air content, mechanical properties and durability — e.g., EN 1015-2, EN 1015-3, EN 1015-6, EN 1015-12, EN 1015-18 and EN 1015-19). Nationally adopted versions (UNE-EN, BS EN, DIN EN, DS/EN etc.) and related test methods for additives and cements (for example EN/ISO methods for soluble chloride determination in related products) are commonly referenced alongside this part.

Keywords

mortar; masonry mortar; fresh mortar; chloride; water‑soluble chloride; test method; EN 1015-17; UNE-EN 1015-17; AENOR; sampling; titration; durability; corrosion risk.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is UNE-EN 1015-17:2001, the Spanish national adoption of EN 1015-17 (Methods of test for mortar for masonry — Part 17), which specifies how to determine the water-soluble chloride content of fresh mortars.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The standard covers representative sampling of fresh mortars, extraction and analytical determination of chlorides soluble in water, calculation of results and reporting conventions for use in quality control and durability assessment.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Product and materials testing laboratories, mortar and cement manufacturers, specifiers and engineers evaluating chloride levels to manage corrosion risk and to verify compliance with product or project specifications.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: UNE-EN 1015-17:2001 is the national adoption of EN 1015-17:2000; an amendment A1 was published (UNE-EN 1015-17:2001/A1:2005). National and national-adopted standards may be periodically updated — users should check the relevant national standards body (AENOR or their national standards institute) for the latest confirmed status or any subsequent superseding editions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 17 of the EN 1015 series (Methods of test for mortar for masonry). The series includes many related parts (sampling, consistence, density, mechanical tests and durability‑related tests) that are commonly used together.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: mortar; fresh mortar; chloride; water-soluble chloride; test method; EN 1015-17; UNE-EN 1015-17; sampling; titration; durability; corrosion.